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Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 15 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 22 Ports on Your MacBook 24 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 25 Using the MacBook Battery 27 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 40 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 42 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 46 Using Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
Contents Chapter 1: Ready, Set Up, Go 9 What's in the Box 9 Setting Up Your MacBook 15 Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down Chapter 2: Life with Your MacBook 18 Basic Features of Your MacBook 20 Keyboard Features of Your MacBook 22 Ports on Your MacBook 24 Using the Trackpad and Keyboard 25 Using the MacBook Battery 27 Getting Answers Chapter 3: Boost Your Memory 33 Installing Additional Memory 40 Making Sure Your MacBook Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 4: Problem, Meet Solution 42 Problems That Prevent You from Using Your MacBook 46 Using Apple Hardware Test Contents 5
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47 Problems with Your Internet Connection 50 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 50 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 54 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 59 Important Handling Information 61 Understanding Ergonomics 63 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
47 Problems with Your Internet Connection 50 Problems with AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication 50 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 51 Reinstalling the Software That Came with Your MacBook 52 Learning More, Service, and Support 54 Locating Your Product Serial Number Chapter 5: Last, but Not Least 56 Important Safety Information 59 Important Handling Information 61 Understanding Ergonomics 63 Apple and the Environment 65 Regulatory Compliance Information Looking for Something? 72 Index 6 Contents
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... an experienced user, you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook. Many answers to questions can set it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about getting started . If... the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you may be found on page 55) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Your MacBook is designed so that you look over the information in Mac Help.
... an experienced user, you first use your computer in Chapter 2, "Life with Your MacBook," to its system software, so the images shown in this MacBook. Many answers to questions can set it up your MacBook. 8 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go Apple may release new versions and updates to find out about getting started . If... the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter before you may be found on page 55) carefully before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Your MacBook is designed so that you look over the information in Mac Help.
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What's in the Box AC power cord AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
What's in the Box AC power cord AC plug 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Setting Up Your MacBook Your MacBook is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter  Connecting cables and accessing a network  Turning on your MacBook and using the trackpad  Configuring a user account and other settings using it up quickly and start using Setup Assistant  Setting up the Mac OS X desktop and preferences Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go 9 The following pages take you can set it right away.
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... power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is fully inserted into a power outlet. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly.
... power to the port, you'll feel a magnetic pull drawing it is fully inserted into a power outlet. As the MagSafe connector gets close to the MacBook and charge the battery. Make sure the AC plug is seated firmly.
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... purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, and then connect ...a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly. Plug the...
... purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store or from the modem into a USB port on the MagSafe connector starts to a cable modem, DSL modem, or network. Note: When you first connect the power adapter to your MacBook, an indicator light on your MacBook, and then connect ...a phone cord (not included) from an Apple Authorized Reseller. If you don't see a light, make sure the connector is seated properly. Plug the...
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... the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes... the computer a few moments to turn on or start up " on page 27. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook. For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
... the menu bar, choose Help > Mac Help, and then search for wireless networking. Step 3: Press the power (®) button briefly to start up . Note: Your MacBook also comes with AirPort Extreme technology for "AirPort." You hear a tone when you turn on the computer. ® Power button Trackpad Trackpad button It takes... the computer a few moments to turn on or start up " on page 27. If your computer doesn't turn on, see "If your MacBook doesn't turn on your MacBook. For information about setting up , Setup Assistant opens automatically.
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...songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use your previous Mac. Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. The first time you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees... Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you don't use Setup Assistant to keep or use . If you enter your MacBook. If you don't intend to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you 've purchased from your other information from the ...
...songs, videos, or audiobooks you turn on your Internet and email information and set up another authorization for use your previous Mac. Step 4: Configure your MacBook, Setup Assistant starts. Go to deauthorize it later using Migration Assistant. The first time you 've purchased from being played by someone else and frees... Setup Assistant. Setup Assistant helps you don't use Setup Assistant to keep or use . If you enter your MacBook. If you don't intend to transfer information when you first start up, you can help you 've purchased from your other information from the ...
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...computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook for only a short time, put it down. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that... appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your computer while the hard disk ...
...computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it , causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your MacBook for only a short time, put it down. NOTICE: Wait a few seconds until the sleep indicator light starts pulsing (indicating that... appears. Â Choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Energy Saver, and set a sleep timer. Putting Your MacBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your computer while the hard disk ...
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... (®) button or any key on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . The sleep indicator light goes on page 59 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â ...Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. If you plan to prevent your battery from ...
... (®) button or any key on the keyboard. When your MacBook wakes from draining completely. 16 Chapter 1 Ready, Set Up, Go To shut down . The sleep indicator light goes on page 59 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â ...Press the power (®) button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Shutting Down Your MacBook If you left them. If you plan to prevent your battery from ...
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Basic Features of Your MacBook Microphone iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers ®? Battery (underneath) Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light Slot-loading optical drive Infrared (IR) receiver ® Power button 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Basic Features of Your MacBook Microphone iSight camera Camera indicator light Stereo speakers ®? Battery (underneath) Trackpad Trackpad button Sleep indicator light Slot-loading optical drive Infrared (IR) receiver ® Power button 18 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on your MacBook. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on the trackpad, or scroll with iMovie...
... over broadband using the included iChat AV application. Trackpad and trackpad button Move the pointer with one finger on your MacBook. Infrared (IR) receiver Use an optional Apple Remote (sold separately at www.apple.com/store) with the IR receiver to control Front Row and Keynote on the trackpad, or scroll with iMovie...
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Volume controls 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard Media controls C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls Standard function keys - Mute control -
Volume controls 20 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Keyboard Features of Your MacBook Function (fn) key Exposé Dashboard Media controls C Media Eject key esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Brightness controls Standard function keys - Mute control -
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... windows. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 To learn how to all your widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Expos...
... windows. Function (fn) key Hold down this key to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to the Trash. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 21 To learn how to all your widgets. ' Media controls (F7, F8, F9) Rewind (]), play or pause ('), or fast-forward (') a song, movie, or slideshow. - Expos...
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Ports on Your MacBook G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/ 1000Base-T) , Audio in/ optical digital audio in port Security slot ¯ MagSafe power port £ Mini-DVI H FireWire d USB 2.0 port 400 port ports f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
Ports on Your MacBook G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/ 1000Base-T) , Audio in/ optical digital audio in port Security slot ¯ MagSafe power port £ Mini-DVI H FireWire d USB 2.0 port 400 port ports f Headphone out/optical digital audio out port 22 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook
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... digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital ...or another computer. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. The Ethernet port automatically ...
... digital audio equipment. Security slot Attach a lock and cable (available at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook 23 G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to recharge the MacBook battery. You can also connect USB 1.1 devices. , Audio in/optical digital ...or another computer. You can connect one high-powered external USB device. ¯ MagSafe power port Plug in port Connect your MacBook. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras and storage devices. The Ethernet port automatically ...
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...keyboard tips and shortcuts: Â Secondary clicking or "right-clicking" lets you press the Delete key. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pressing the Delete key deletes characters to scroll, tap, double-tap, and drag. To fine-tune the tracking speed in the active window..."Allow horizontal scrolling" in the Trackpad pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. To forward delete, hold down , or sideways in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. To set this option, select "Place two fingers on trackpad and ...
...keyboard tips and shortcuts: Â Secondary clicking or "right-clicking" lets you press the Delete key. 24 Chapter 2 Life with Your MacBook Pressing the Delete key deletes characters to scroll, tap, double-tap, and drag. To fine-tune the tracking speed in the active window..."Allow horizontal scrolling" in the Trackpad pane of Keyboard & Mouse preferences. To forward delete, hold down , or sideways in System Preferences, choose Apple () > System Preferences, click Keyboard & Mouse, and then click Trackpad. To set this option, select "Place two fingers on trackpad and ...